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Fill a pothole to fill the tummy

Desperate for employment, they decided do something to help the community and earn something instead of "sitting round or doing crime".

April 3, 2017

Erika Nel Less than a minute

Some motorists just drive past, while others stop to put a few rand in their tin to show appreciation for what they do. Remember Mahlangu and Themba Nkosi, unemployed for some time, saw an opportunity to earn some money in an honest way by filling up potholes daily. Desperate for employment, they decided do something to help the community and earn something instead of "sitting round or doing crime".

Some motorists just drive past, while others stop to put a few rand in their tin to show appreciation for what they do. Remember Mahlangu and Themba Nkosi, unemployed for some time, saw an opportunity to earn some money in an honest way by filling up potholes daily. Desperate for employment, they decided do something to help the community and earn something instead of “sitting round or doing crime”.

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April 3, 2017

Erika Nel Less than a minute

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